FROM FARM TO TABLE: EXPERIENCE COOKING CLASSES IN PAROS

At Summer Senses, we celebrate the vibrant culinary culture of Paros as showcased in our Michelin-starred restaurant, Galazia Hytra, where modern techniques elevate the island’s freshest produce. To deepen our guests’ connection to the land’s authentic flavors and traditions, we have curated a selection of cooking classes in Paros and farm-to-table experiences that invite them to explore the rich Greek gastronomic heritage.

Dive into Greek Cooking Classes in Paros

1. Cooking Lessons in Paros
Held at Margarita’s restaurant in Ambelas, this hands-on Paros cooking class teaches you 4-5 traditional recipes. Enjoy a multi-course meal with dishes you’ve prepared while learning the history of Greek cuisine.

2. Best Authentic Greek Recipes
Set in the charming village of Drios, Anezina offers Greek cooking classes focusing on local ingredients and traditional techniques. The warm, welcoming environment makes it one of the best cooking classes in Paros, ideal for anyone wanting to learn Greek recipes.

3. Private Cooking Class on a Traditional Farm
Located in Kormos, just outside of Parikia, this cooking class lets you harvest fresh ingredients from the garden before learning to cook classic Greek dishes such as stuffed vegetables and lamb with potatoes. The session ends with a communal meal paired with local wine, giving you a taste of rural Paros.

More Greek island Culinary Experiences
Enhance your Paros cooking holidays with these additional food experiences that further connect you to the island’s culinary heritage:

1. Wine Tasting
Just outside Naoussa, Moraitis Winery invites you to explore the winemaking traditions of Paros through guided tours and tastings of its exceptional local wines. For a unique experience, visit Domaine Myrsini, where French elegance meets the ancient Cycladic terroir in natural wines made with minimal intervention and pure passion. For a more personal touch, enjoy a one-on-one tasting at Louridis Winery, or savor the rich heritage at Moraitico Winery, the innovative blends at Asteras Winery, and the handcrafted charm of Alissafi Winery.

2. Cheese Tasting at Parion Cheese Dairy, Marpissa
Visit this family-run dairy in the nearby village of Marpissa to see how traditional cheeses like graviera and mizithra are made, sampling fresh cheeses straight from the source.

3. Paros Olive Oil Tasting
Explore the nuances of olive oil through guided tastings that introduce you to the island’s rich olive-growing tradition.

4. Paros Local Food Tours
Join a guided food tour through Parikia’s charming streets, visiting traditional bakeries, sampling local cheeses, and tasting sweets like pasteli, a sesame and honey dessert. For a deeper dive, visit the Naoussa fish market, where you’ll see the freshest catches and learn about seafood’s role in Parian cuisine.

Your Culinary Home Base: Summer Senses

Summer Senses is more than the perfect base for your Paros cooking holidays—it’s a culinary destination in itself.

At Galazia Hytra, creative Greek cuisine meets international flair, with a menu that reimagines classic recipes using exceptional ingredients and modern techniques. Indulge in fine dining under the Mediterranean stars, where every dish is crafted to engage all five senses, making the restaurant the jewel of Paros’ culinary scene.

Gaia Restaurant captures the essence of traditional Greek cuisine in Paros. Begin your day with a traditional Greek breakfast or enjoy international favorites that cater to all tastes. For lunch, the chefs serve a spread of local delicacies perfect for a light or indulgent meal. As the day turns to evening, Gaia transforms into a haven of traditional flavors with a menu of Mediterranean dishes and Cycladic specialties paired with a curated selection of wines, capturing the true taste of Paros.

For a blend of relaxation and indulgence, visit the Hydor Pool Bar for refreshing drinks and light bites by the pool, or unwind at the Irida Lounge Bar, where panoramic Aegean views and premium beverages set the stage for serene afternoons and magical evenings under the starry sky.

Summer Senses seamlessly blends culinary excellence with luxury, promising a retreat that satisfies the soul and tantalizes the taste buds.